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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.40, 26,458.30 and 8,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.40, 26,458.30 and 8,311.40 is: 12,449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.40 : 26,458.30 = 8,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.40/26,458.30 = 8,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.40x = 26,458.30 × 8,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.40x = 219,905,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,905,514.62/17,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.78

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